One of the few remaining Victorian Covered markets in the country.
Home to many of the City Centre small businesses the Covered Market is a melting pot of traditional and modern retailers brimming with an eclectic mix of quality goods and services.
Facilities
The Market Hall
First opened to the public in 1889 the Market has a long history yet still offers an important service to shoppers in the City Centre.
Located in the City’s Historic Quarter, visitors are enthralled by the building’s Victorian architecture and its colourful history. They also find themselves within walking distance of Carlisle’s beautiful Cathedral, its imposing Castle and the fascinating Tullie House Museum.
The Market Hall is conveniently located in the pedestrianised City Centre with a bus stop on its door step, a train station within walking distance and car parks nearby.
Home to many of the City Centre small businesses the Covered Market is a melting pot of traditional and modern retailers brimming with an eclectic mix of quality goods and services.
Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Covered Market finding something of interest around every corner. In Summer the Market has a light and airy feel and in Winter the traditional globe lighting adds a welcoming ambience to the Mall. Whatever the season this Aladdin’s cave of retail gems has a friendly atmosphere and a sense of community among the traders who offer customers a very personal service. The Market also has several cafes and takeaway food outlets, public toilets and disability facilities.
Visit The Market Hall and enjoy a thoroughly memorable day out. Shop, eat, relax and repeat the experience again and again.
Local Area
As the northernmost city in England, the thriving metropolis of Carlisle is both a busy modern hub and a historically important place due to its strategic location across the neck of the country, just a short hop from the Scottish border. The border city of Carlisle dates back almost 2,000 years and is most famous for Hadrian’s Wall – the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Today visitors flock to Carlisle and Hadrian’s Wall to walk the ancient footprint of this fascinating site and explore the remains of historic Roman forts, castles and garrisons dotted along the route.
How To Find Us
In the City’s Historic Quarter, The Market Hall is conveniently located in the pedestrianised City Centre with a bus stop on its door step, a train station within walking distance and car parks nearby.
